Water Quality in Great Barrington, MA (01230)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01230.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 13 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,826
Population
43
Water Systems
16
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (43)
Great Barrington Fire Dist
Monument Mtn Regional Hs
Housatonic Water Works
2 health-basedButternut Basin Inc
Bard College At Simons Rock
Uahc Eisner Camp Institute
Crane Lake Camp
Berkshire Waldorf School
1 health-basedKolburne School
Madden Open Heart Club
Brookside School
Egremont Country Club
Camp Wa Wa Segowea
Eagleton School Main Campus
Fiddlehead Grill
Dcr Sandisfield State Forest
Old Inn On The Green
Stanton Home
Thornewood Inn
Heberts Cove Homeowners Association
Hillside Restaurant
Les Trois Emme Winery
Cmc Berkshire
Caesars Restaurant Inact
Cantina 229
Open Hearts Club Inc
Bershire Aviation Inc. - Inact.
Eagleton School Office Bldg
Eagleton School
Berkshire Coop Market
Barbieri Development Inact
Shaker Mill Properties
All resolvedTaft Farms
S. Berkshire Educational Coll
Flying Cloud Farm
Bogies Restaurant
Red Fox Music Camp Inact
Eagleton School, Dorms
Camp Deerwood
Briarcliff Motel
Hans Restaurant
American Institute For Economic Research
Gedney Farm
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Great Barrington (01230) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.